ISSUE NO. 23
June 2026
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Don’t Let This Place Dim Your Energy

By
Kane

Kane writes from a prison in NSW.

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To About Time,

First of all I would like to do a shout out to my fellow brothers and sisters doing time and may be struggling. Just remember that this place can’t dim your energy, it’s only temporary.

My first time in jail was a shock to the system. I have learned quickly that routine is key. Getting your exercise, diet, mental health, maintaining social encounters; it truly helps.

At the end of day we are all humans that bleed and feel things. Don’t let this experience define you. We are all on different journeys, but we all want things after this. Don’t let your dreams drift away, go chase them and never give up just because you made mistakes.

Peace out, Kane

To About Time,

First of all I would like to do a shout out to my fellow brothers and sisters doing time and may be struggling. Just remember that this place can’t dim your energy, it’s only temporary.

My first time in jail was a shock to the system. I have learned quickly that routine is key. Getting your exercise, diet, mental health, maintaining social encounters; it truly helps.

At the end of day we are all humans that bleed and feel things. Don’t let this experience define you. We are all on different journeys, but we all want things after this. Don’t let your dreams drift away, go chase them and never give up just because you made mistakes.

Peace out, Kane

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